Social Services Practitioner I/II/III Adult Services Division - Blythe, CA

ABOUT THE POSITION



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*THIS POSITION REQUIRES ONSITE REPORTING

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The County of Riverside's Department of Public and Social Services (DPSS) seeks multiple Social Services Practitioner I/II/III positions for Blythe, CA with the Adult Services Division (ASD).

Frequent travel may be required for all positions.

The incumbent is required to report onsite to Blythe, California ( Blythe is located 225 miles east of Los Angeles, 118 miles east of Palm Springs, and 150 miles west of Phoenix, Arizona) and provide support for the Desert Region.

We are looking for someone who has:


* Excellent interpersonal skills when working with diverse clients of various ages, socio-economic backgrounds, cultures, and mental/physical capabilities


* Proven ability to work collaboratively with other professionals in order to meet the needs of shared clients and promote quality care, safety, and well-being


* Great written and verbal communication skills


* Knowledge and ability to learn and apply complex laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to clients


* Strong critical thinking, analytical, organizational, and time management skills


* Tech-savvy skills and the ability to learn and use specialized case management software programs

A few reasons you might love this job:


* Opportunity to compassionately support children, elders/dependent adults and families


* It's more than a desk job - travel throughout the vast County of Riverside to meet with clients and community partners


* Work and network with dedicated professionals who share a passion for public service


* Career growth and upward mobility within the department


* Supportive and respectful working environment that values work-life balance

A few challenges you might face in this job:


* Fast-paced environment


* Meeting mandated deadlines


* The need for documentation and technical writing


* Identifying ways to navigate social service delivery with limited resources while meeting clients' identified goals and needs.

About the Adult Services Division (ASD):
The mission of Adult Services is to promote safety, well-being, and independence for elder and dependent adults through accurate and timely assessments and linkages to services.

There are three main programs under the Adult Services umbrella:



* Adult Protective Services (APS) provides a system of in-person response, 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.

APS Social Workers receive and respond to reports of dependent adult and elder abuse of individuals in Riverside County.

We serve dependent adults (age 18 and older) and the elderly (age 60 and older).

The goal of APS is to intervene and assist elder or dependent adults to alleviate physical, sexual and financial abuse, neglect, isolation and abandonment, abduction and mental suffering.


* In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) is a Medi-Cal benefit that provides home care assistance to elders, dependent adults, and minors ...